Head of Fund Operations – Credit Fund

Build and run the operating infrastructure of a private credit fund from formation through first close and beyond, including fund structure, service providers, capital calls, distributions, LP onboarding, KYC/AML, valuation, NAV, reporting, compliance, audit readiness, and operations team development.

Responsibilities

• Drive fund formation with external fund counsel
• Own LPA terms, economics, and governance mechanics
• Select and manage fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, banking or custody providers, and compliance vendors
• Negotiate provider scopes and fees
• Run capital calls, distributions, LP onboarding, KYC/AML, expense management, and cash movement controls
• Own valuation policy and NAV oversight
• Administer borrowing-base mechanics and leverage facilities
• Build quarterly reporting, capital account statements, and LP communications infrastructure
• Coordinate DDQ responses and operational due diligence readiness
• Establish valuation, allocation, conflicts, ESG, and AML policies
• Coordinate regulatory filings and audits
• Document processes, controls, owners, and audit trails
• Build and mentor the junior operations team
• Integrate operations with finance and legal teams

Requirements

• 7+ years in fund operations, fund CFO, or fund controllership roles at private credit or other private capital funds
• Experience taking at least one private fund from formation through first close
• Deep knowledge of LPA terms, fund administration, capital call mechanics, and ILPA reporting standards
• Knowledge of leverage facilities, borrowing bases, loan administration, and asset-level reporting preferred
• Experience managing fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, banking or custody providers, and compliance vendors
• Strong documentation and controls discipline
• Commercial judgment in provider selection, fee negotiation, and build-versus-outsource decisions
• Ability to explain fund mechanics to investors, borrowers, and leadership
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
• CPA, CFA charter, or MBA preferred

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical insurance
• 100% company-paid dental insurance
• 100% company-paid vision insurance
• Unlimited flexible time off